The ventral sucking disc is a specialized, concave structure on the bottom of the Giardia trophozoite. It acts like a powerful suction cup, allowing the parasite to attach firmly to the microvilli of the small intestinal lining. This attachment is key to its survival and its ability to cause malabsorption.

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Zambia

• ivwananji siwale – 29 pts

• Visual Pathway Lesions
• Positive and Negative Symptoms
• Hallucinations and Delusions
• Antipsychotic Medications
• Emergency: Environmental Emergencies